Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde
Newbridge, Kildare
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 229 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 99 girls, 130 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 16654N the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
About
Scoil Bhríde, Milltown is a Catholic, co‑educational primary school situated in the picturesque rural village of Milltown, midway between Newbridge and Kildare in the parish of Allen. The school describes itself as a vibrant, inclusive community where every pupil is welcomed, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Its educational ethos centres on a holistic approach that balances academic learning with personal development, fostering curiosity, confidence and a love of learning in each child. The school places a strong emphasis on sport and outdoor activity. Pupils benefit from a varied Physical Education programme and a recently installed multi‑surface play area that enhances the range of sporting facilities available. A well‑tended school garden reflects the community’s affinity for the outdoors and provides a living classroom for environmental education. In addition, Scoil Bhríde actively promotes positive mental health, having introduced an Irish‑designed programme called “Weaving ity” to support pupils’ wellbeing on a daily basis.
Applying to Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde
How many pupils attend Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde?
Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde has 229 pupils enrolled, 99 girls and 130 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde a DEIS school?
No. Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde?
Scoil Náisiúnta Brighde has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.